Practice

Financial services firms, including mutual fund managers, admitted that they invited negative public perception by their actions, or inactions, according to the 2012 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study.

In an effort to break a deadlock in the SEC’s effort to adopt a uniform fiduciary standard, a group of seven influential consumer groups and industry organizations – including the FPA, NAPFA and CFP Board – have provided the commission with a proposed roadmap for resolving the debate.

Investors under 50 have a general understanding of the tax advantages of IRAs but appear to confuse the specific benefits of traditional and Roth IRAs.

Nearly three-fourths of marketing execs surveyed are confident that new laws will help their firms regain clients' trust.

FINRA began its inquiry after the Credit Suisse-managed VelocityShares Daily 2x Short-Term exchange-traded note, or ETN, lost half its value in just two days earlier this month.

Here's an interactive slide show featuring nine advisors who have found ways to connect with thousands of people on Twitter.

Officials at State Street Corporation today have a few billion reasons to smile.

It's that time of year. This week, IRA expert Ed Slott fields a handful of tax questions about investors’ IRA accounts.

Steve Sanduski, The Prosperous Advisor, says advisors who fall victim to confirmation bias could be doing themselves and their clients a great disservice.

For bank advisors who are serious about improving their businesses, Bank Investment Consultant's editors offer this compilation of slide shows on best practices. You’ll find advice on topics such as boosting revenue, closing more sales, getting your clients to open up, maximizing social media and more.